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A 58-Year-Old Man Was Gardening and Mowing His Lawn for a Few

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A 58-year-old man was gardening and mowing his lawn for a few hours in the heat. He started developing cramps and feeling dizzy. He has no significant past medical history and is in generally good health. He was transported to the emergency room. His serum osmolality is high. What is the likely explanation for this finding?


A) Hyperglycemia
B) Excess fluid intake
C) Diabetes Insipidus
D) Dehydration

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